Licensing Associate, Office of Innovation

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 25, 2025
Licensing Associate, Office of Innovation Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. About the Department The Technology Transfer Office at the University of Cincinnati, located within the dynamic 1819 Innovation Hub, plays a critical role in advancing the university's mission to foster innovation and drive economic impact. The office is dedicated to protecting and commercializing intellectual property generated by UC's world-class research community. By facilitating patent protection, licensing agreements, and startup formation (in partnership with UC's Venture Lab and Center for Entrepreneurship), the office is committed to empowering UC's innovators with the resources, networks, and strategies needed to translate research into real-world applications, thereby contributing to human health, environmental progress, and economic growth. Job Overview Reporting to the Senior Licensing Associate for Physical Sciences, the Licensing Associate will be responsible for assisting the Senior Licensing Associate with all matters related to the university's intellectual property portfolio and for advancing the licensing and commercialization of innovations developed at the university. This will involve interacting with inventors and evaluating new inventions, conducting prior art searches to assess patentability, determining and carrying out appropriate intellectual property protection strategies, preparing non-confidential technical summaries, and supporting license agreement strategy development. The Licensing Associate will develop a strong understanding of how technical innovation, intellectual property, and business considerations intersect in the commercialization process. The Licensing Associate will develop strong working relationships with university faculty, intellectual property counsel, and industry partners. The Licensing Associate will also work collaboratively with other members of the Technology Transfer team, as well as other members of the Office of Innovation. This will be an on-site position. Essential Functions Perform market research on new technologies/inventions. Develop marketing materials for new technologies/inventions. Assist with identifying and recommending the best licensing candidates. Assist with reviewing and negotiating option and license agreements for technologies. Assist in educating UC faculty, students and staff on Intellectual Property and UC's related policies. Develop and maintain professional relationships between UC and industry as well as other academic institutions. Monitor, review and track data use agreements, material transfer agreements and confidentiality agreements, including maintaining any related databases. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or related field. Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience One (1) year of experience in academic technology transfer; scientific or research/development; contract compliance; licensing in an intellectual property setting, or related field. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98285 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Licensing Associate, Office of Innovation Date: Feb 25, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Intellectual Property, Developer, Engineer, Medicare, Patent, Legal, Technology, Engineering, Healthcare